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Tui Medical Tui Medical is a group of seven medical clinics including two urgent care clinics, locally owned and operated in the Waikato

A panic attack can feel overwhelming and frightening. Sometimes understanding what is actually happening in your body ca...
16/10/2026

A panic attack can feel overwhelming and frightening. Sometimes understanding what is actually happening in your body can help take away some of its power.

Panic triggers a “fight-or-flight” false alarm, flooding your body with adrenaline. Although intense, symptoms usually peak within 10 minutes and are not physically harmful. This is what’s happening in your body:

- Racing heart: Blood is pumping fast to your major muscles.

- Chest tightness or chest pain: Tight chest muscles and rapid breathing can cause intense pressure or aching — often mistaken for a heart issue, but driven entirely by anxiety.

- Shortness of breath: Shallow or rapid breathing can cause lightheadedness or a tingling sensation.

- Dizziness: Caused by sudden shifts in oxygen and blood flow.

3 steps to regain control in the moment:

- Extend your exhale: Breathe in for 4 seconds, out for 6.

- Ground yourself: Look around and name 5 things you can see.

- Remind yourself: “I am safe. This is just adrenaline, and it will pass.”

A big thank you to this patient for leaving such a kind review for our Rototuna Urgent Care team. Knowing we were able t...
13/10/2026

A big thank you to this patient for leaving such a kind review for our Rototuna Urgent Care team.

Knowing we were able to make a miserable day a little easier is lovely to hear.

Have you recently visited one of our clinics? We’d love to hear about your experience. If you have a moment, sharing a Google review helps our team know how we’re doing and helps others know what to expect when they need care.

With rising loneliness and declining trust across Aotearoa, building genuine belonging is one of the most powerful thing...
09/10/2026

With rising loneliness and declining trust across Aotearoa, building genuine belonging is one of the most powerful things we can do for our mental health. Connection is a two-way street: reaching out, inviting people in, and creating spaces where everyone feels included. You don’t need to have all the answers, simply listening without judgment is often the most meaningful step you can take.

- A casual “How are you?” usually gets a default “Good, thanks!” Follow up gently: “How are you really going lately?”

- Resisting the urge to solve the problem gives the other person permission to just sit with what they’re feeling.

- Caring for others starts with giving yourself permission to slow down and rest.

Every small action helps build a stronger community. Grab free downloadable resources at mhaw.nz.

If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, free confidential support is available 24/7 across Aotearoa:

Need to Talk? Call or text 1737
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text 4357
Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 or text 4202

Whether you’re up every 2 hours with a newborn, fighting off a bug or staring at the ceiling with a racing mind - a bad ...
07/10/2026

Whether you’re up every 2 hours with a newborn, fighting off a bug or staring at the ceiling with a racing mind - a bad night’s sleep is tough on the body.

- The Brain Fog: Sleep is when your brain clears out waste and processes memory. Without it, concentration feels like wading through wet cement, and minor stressors feel much bigger.

- The Sugar Cravings: Poor sleep disrupts ghrelin and leptin, the hormones that regulate appetite. When you’re running on empty, your body naturally craves quick, high-energy carbs to keep going.

- An Overworked Immune System: Your immune system relies on deep sleep to produce infection-fighting proteins. When you’re sick (or caring for someone who is), missing sleep makes recovery that bit harder.

- Extra Stress Hormones: Running on minimal rest keeps your body in a subtle “fight or flight” state, spiking cortisol and leaving you feeling wired, anxious, or easily overwhelmed.

How to get through the day after a rough night:
Lower your expectations for what needs to get done today and focus on the essentials. 10 minutes of natural daylight helps reset your internal clock, even if you only slept in short bursts. Drinking a big glass of water first thing helps combat the dehydration that often comes with poor sleep.

We're excited to let you know our new patient portal, myindici, is now live! 🎉With myindici, you'll be able to book appo...
06/10/2026

We're excited to let you know our new patient portal, myindici, is now live! 🎉

With myindici, you'll be able to book appointments with your GP, order repeat prescriptions, and check your test results, all from your phone or computer.

📧 If you're already enrolled with us, registration link emails are making their way to your inbox that you used when you enrolled. We're sending these out to over 50,000 patients, so it may take a little time to land in your inbox!

If it's been a couple of days and you still haven't received yours, please let us know by calling 0800 175 175 and our team will help you get sorted.

Find more information about myindici, FAQs and more on our website: https://www.tuimedical.co.nz/myindici

If you are currently sneezing your way through spring, you’re definitely not alone.Around 20% of the population suffer f...
04/10/2026

If you are currently sneezing your way through spring, you’re definitely not alone.

Around 20% of the population suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hayfever. Luckily, there are a range of treatment options available to match to your specific symptoms.

1. Oral antihistamines
These are best for mild to moderate, sudden symptoms like sneezing, itchy palate, and a runny nose. Non-drowsy options (like cetirizine, loratadine, or fexofenadine) act quickly within 1 to 2 hours.

2. Corticosteroid Nasal Sprays (Preventers)
This option is best for moderate to severe congestion and ongoing inflammation. These steroid sprays calm down inflammation inside the nasal lining.

3. Antihistamine Eye Drops
These are great for persistent watery, red and itcy eyes. You apply these directly to the eye and help calm reactions faster than oral tablets.

4. Injections and Long Term Solutions
Intramuscular steroid shots can provide rapid, systemic relief for severe cases. However, due to potential long-term steroid side effects, doctors generally treat these as a last resort when other options fail.

If you’d like a chat about combatting your hayfever with the right approach tailored to you - call the Tui team today.

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re focusing on your breast health and sharing what symptoms to actually look for. ...
01/10/2026

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re focusing on your breast health and sharing what symptoms to actually look for. Early detection starts with knowing what’s normal for your body.

- New lump or thickening: In the breast, armpit, or collarbone area.
- Skin dimpling: Dents or puckering, especially when raising your arms.
- Ni**le changes: Turning inward or shifting direction/shape.
- Unusual discharge: Fluid leaking without squeezing.
- Texture shifts: Redness, scaly crusting, or “orange peel” skin.
- Size or shape shifts: Unexplained swelling or new asymmetry.
- Persistent pain: Tenderness in one spot unrelated to your cycle.

Quick 3-Step Check:
- LOOK: In the mirror with arms down, then raised high.
- FEEL: Use finger pads in small circles across the entire area up to your armpit.
- COMPARE: Pay attention to what feels different from your baseline.

Most changes turn out to be completely harmless, but getting them checked gives you total peace of mind. Found something new? Don’t wait, book a quick check-up with our team.

30/09/2026

Back with another Q&A with Dr Tonye.

In part two of the series, Dr Tonye answers a few more of your questions and shares some helpful advice from his perspective as a doctor.

27/09/2026

Whoa, what a weekend! 😅

In case you're wondering what happened behind the scenes... we just moved:

🏥 7 clinics
🚑 2 urgent cares
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Over 70,000 patients

Securely over to a brand new system, all in one weekend. To do this, we did something we haven't done in a very long time, we closed every single one of our clinics, urgent care included!

Now that we've made the move, our team is finding our way around our new system, indici. Please bear with us while we work through any teething problems, this is all new to us too, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we settle in.

Thanks for being part of this journey with us 🧡

P.s, Join us in giving our I.T Admin Varun and our changeover team a round of applause for their work this weekend, they'll need a strong Monday morning coffee after that!

Spring sports are right around the corner, which usually means a few inevitable bumps and bruises. Here is a realistic g...
27/09/2026

Spring sports are right around the corner, which usually means a few inevitable bumps and bruises. Here is a realistic guide to how long you should actually be sitting out when things go wrong.

Concussions: 21 days (minimum)
The baseline rule is a mandatory 21-day stand-down. Take it very easy for the first 48 hours, then you can slowly ease into light activity. You need to be completely symptom-free and cleared by a doctor before you think about returning to sport.

Rolled ankles: 1 to 6 weeks
If it’s a mild tweak, you may be looking at 1 to 3 weeks before getting back to regular sporting activities. If there’s significant swelling or bruising, it could be 3 to 6 weeks. Don’t rush it — being able to walk and move comfortably is one thing, but your ankle also needs to be ready for the demands of your sport. Coming back too early can make another roll much more likely.

Busted fingers: 1 to 3 weeks
Jammed or sprained fingers usually need 1 to 3 weeks to settle. Buddy-taping can help protect the finger while it heals, but if it’s very swollen, deeply bruised or visibly out of alignment, get it checked to make sure there isn’t a fracture.

The team at Tui Allied Health can help with sports injuries, rehabilitation and getting you safely back to doing what you love. We also offer specialist concussion services to support recovery and return-to-sport following a concussion.

You can refer yourself to Tui Allied Health, or chat with your GP. Listen to your body, pushing through pain or symptoms can sometimes set your recovery back. If you’re unsure, get it checked by a professional.

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Level 1, Unit 11, 26 Bryant Road, Te Rapa
Hamilton
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